Have you ever thought what happens to a school bus when it is removed from service? Well, we found that they are sold to Central American countries, where they keep working well past their retirement age. In some countries they are used exactly as received without even erasing the name of the school district or removing the warnings regarding student's behavior in the bus. However, in Panama they are very creative so they repaint and decorate them very artistically. The seats are arranged the same as in a school bus, but in some cases the interior is also decorated. In one bus, there was a long mirror on top of the driver, all borded with long pink feathers and huge stickers with different comments and sayings, mostly referring to well-known women's attitude about men.
If you zoom in the images painted on the outside you will see that there are no limitations to their imagination, an no special bias on their political commentary.
Boombox music is apparently mandatory, and there are no speed limit high enough for these intrepid drivers.
In front page: Hitler, Obama, Noriega, Osama Bin Laden. There are no taboos.
Another common feature, the two raised tail pipes.
On the roof there are three acrilic domes. At night they are lighted with pink or purple lights.
Another specimen, this time specialized on terror movies.
This other set of pictures was taken in downtown Portobelo, at Fuerte San Jeronimo, the fortifications made to protect the area from the pirates. One of the pictures show the brave Generalissimo Roberto with modern pieces of artillery directing the successful defense of the city against the hordes of pirates commanded by the treacherous Captain Tony.
A view of Fuerte San Jeronimo
This is Portobelo Bay, from the turret of an Spanish gunner. Just imagine what would it be to see tens of pirates ships waiting on the outside...!
Generalissimo Roberto proudly displaying the modern artifacts.
Once again, Generalissimo Roberto directing the fire.
Those of us pressed in to service aboard the HMS Cresswell are enjoing the general's blog. Viva la Geralissimo Roberto
ReplyDeletehello Geoff:
Deletethanks for your comments. It is good to know that people appreciate the blog.
Just think twice before committing to the HMS Creswell. The Generalissimo will take no prisoners...
I know where the rum is stored if that will grant me a pardon.
DeleteIn that case you will be most welcome. Just don't tell Captain Tony...
DeleteAye Aye Gernalissimo!
DeleteOh to sail the seven seas seeking gold and treasures in the New World! Based on the pictures of the Generalissimo in these posts, I do believe that he would make a fine pirate. My colleagues will be making you an offer as you sail into the Southern Seas. May the trade winds be behind you! For Glory and for Blighty, My Mateys!
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